Sr. Controls & Automation Technician, Days

Ocean Spray; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Controls & Automation Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support automation systems crucial for manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality. You will be responsible for evaluating hardware and software needs, maintaining systems, and promoting food safety initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and integrity, where your expertise will contribute to the success of a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to delivering high-quality products. If you are passionate about automation and want to make an impact, this position is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package

401(k) with company matching

Short-Term Incentive bonuses

Flexible scheduling options

Vacation pay

Holiday pay for 12 holidays

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance programs

Employee discounts

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automation systems and controls.
• Bachelor's degree required for this technical role.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems for manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate and select automation hardware and software.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Powerflex programming

Controls system troubleshooting

FIX32/iFIX HMI programming

SLC-500 programming

Electrical schematics reading

PID loop tuning

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree

Tools

RSLogix5

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

MicroLogix

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Controls & Automation Technician (Days)! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

The Sr. Controls & Automation Support Technician will be responsible for supporting automation systems for manufacturing operations. You will evaluate current and future technical automation needs for procurement and provide expertise on automation systems. Additionally, you will maintain automation systems and change processes, assist equipment training, and support FSQA processes.

A Day in the Life...

• Assist in evaluating and selecting automation hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Provide input to managing the controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist with assessing the effectiveness and maintainability of new automation systems and managing the automation change process for existing equipment.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation and documentation change control procedures.
• Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.

What We Are Looking For:

• Configure and program Allen-Bradley Powerflex series variable frequency drives or equivalent
• Troubleshoot/maintain controls system Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet and Remote I/O network architectures
• Modify and program FIX32/iFIX HMI and SCADA platforms or equivalent
• Program, maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PanelView/Plus operator interface hardware
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain transmitters and sensors
• Audit, maintain and update electrical documentation
• Read electrical schematics, process & instrumentation diagrams (PIDs) and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures
• Troubleshoot and maintain SLC-500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix hardware
• Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, 500 and 5000 software or equivalent

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.